This Melitta 46894 Coffee Maker features a cone filter design for better coffee extraction. With the Melitta 10-Cup Thermal Coffee Maker, in Black/Stainless Steel, you can choose between regular, bold and robust settings for rich-tasting coffee. Made of durable stainless steel, the Melitta Thermal Coffee Maker is programmable, and it has easy-to-use buttons combined with an LCD display and an automatic shut-off feature. The Melitta 46894 Coffee Maker also features an automatic pause and serve function with a drip-free, easy thumb-activated pouring system. In addition, the Melitta 46894 Coffee Maker has a vacuum-sealed thermal carafe to keep the coffee hot, as well as an adjustable keep-warm feature to ensure your coffee stays at the desired temperature.

Best coffee maker every bought

I am a huge coffee drinker (all day). So I know how good coffee should taste!

The coffee maker I must admit took some time to get used to and in agreement with some of the other reviewers here.

The first few pots seemed to be a tad on the bitter side but went away after I had made several pots. I do believe the cone type filter makes for a better cup of coffee.

You will only see the water level if you use 6 cups or more which I didn't find to be an issue as I measure with my coffee mug anyway.

The Melitta Coffee maker looks so sleek on the counter top and you can feel how well it's made.

Another reviewer stated it was had to clean the carafe pot and couldn't get her hand inside to clean. Simple solution - go to the dollar store and pick up one of those dish sponges with a handle (similar to a bottle washer) and it cleans the inside of the pot easily.

My only complaint is I wish the coffee was a tad hotter after it has finished brewing.

very good product, cone filter

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09/03/2014

By haystack68

4out of5

You can get this model with a glass or stainless steel insulated carafe. I got the option of the stainless steel carafe. The design of the base unit actually differs depending on carafe type. The heating plate that belongs to the coffee maker that comes with the stainless carafe does not heat up, as the insulated carafe keeps the heat in. It does a good job at keeping the coffee hot. Not being able to see your coffee level and brew strength through the carafe takes a little getting used to , but I like the pros offered by this model. The carafe won't break, electronics are above the carafe so as to be undamaged by spills / overflow, it takes a cone filter, which I found surprisingly difficult to find once I actually set out looking for one. The It got very good reviews compared to the other models that matched my target criteria. Cost is reasonable for the quality you get at $65 or so bucks at Wal Mart.com. I would recommend it and would buy it again.

Product Attributes:

Value

4out of5

Meets Expectations

4out of5

Recommends this product? Yes

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papasurf

SoCal

Posted 09/15/2014

You mentioned difficulty in finding the filters. They are sold at Walmart. Just do a search the Walmart site for Melitta #4 filters. Thanks for the good review. I have been looking for a replacement coffe maker and this is it.

I bought this model because of the design and the reviews. As it turned out, I missed the glass carafe. I like seeing how much coffee is left in the pot. Also, it did not keep the coffee warm. I tried using hot water to "prime" the carafe first and then dumping out the water, which helped, but I do not want to do that every morning. The coffee tasted fine. I use de-caf Melitta. It was simple to program.I ended up returning it, thinking would get the same thing with the glass carafe. After reading the reviews about how fragile the glass is, I decided against getting it. Melitta customer service was wonderful. I spoke to someone about the glass problem. They were very helpful, but Melitta has no immediate plans to address the glass breakage problem. I ended up getting the Krups which replaces my last Krups. One reason is that it is solid black without all the bells and whistles showing. It is sleek and discreet. I prefer that in a design element.

Purchaser: 4-cup a day coffee drinker (3 in morn, 1 in afternoon) adding lots of cream, spouse proclaimed "coffee snob", prefer light/medium roasts brewed robust/bold.I looked for 2 months and purchased/returned 3 other coffee pots. This Melitta was the ONLY one that did the following: made great tasting coffee (cone filter helped!), brewed hot, had a carafe that NEVER dribbled or spilled, had a thermal carafe, and was simple to fill/prepare. Cuisinart, bunn, mr. coffee were SADLY LACKING. The mr. coffee had such a strong plastic odor that it rolled your stomach to smell it. This MElitta did have a bit of that but it went completely away after running thru 5 pots of water (mr coffee was worse after 4). This Melitta has, hands down, the best carafe of all that i looked at. After over 30 pots of coffee, we have not had one single dribble of coffee! I do have to "pre-heat" carafe with hot water because i tend to drink my cups of coffee over a 2-hour period and the last cup will be "just warm" if i do not pre-heat. Oh, the "#of cup" display on side of machine only shows cups 6 on up. I just use a measuring cup anyway since i'm using 8 oz "cups" versus the coffee industry's 5-6 oz.

Nice thermal coffee pot

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08/18/2012

By BloodRN ,

Idaho Falls

4out of5

I was looking for a coffee maker (again). All my coffe pots tend to only last a couple of years. Just had a Krupps, Bunn, and Cuisinart. I love a thermal pot and this one was stylish. My coffee pots are used heavily/daily. I have had this pot for about 2 months, really like it. Very easy to clean, easy to pour, no dripping after you stop pouring. The only thing that I dont care about is that the illumination on the front of the pot is very bright at night-almost like a night light.

I have used the automatic feature and it works great. All in all, I would recomment this item.

Why aren't they all like this???

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01/22/2015

By TracerElements

5out of5

Had a kitchen fire at my house and (most) all my co-workers at the Post Office contributed in every way possible which has since saved me to no end. One thing in particular that made a real positive difference was a used Melitta coffee maker I got. I use it every day, if not more. Thought it would be a good one for work so the coffee made didn't get old right away, or as a back up in this cold weather. Looked online for another one, found it right here!!! Make the coffee in the morning, and drink the rest of the pot when I get home after a mere 30 or 60 secs in the microwave ( I put a lot of stuff in it). Couldn't be more happy with the gift, and even happier with my new one, shiny bright inside and out. I lost 3 coffee makers in the fire, 4 coffee pots, all glass carafes. This works out well. I do use the auto-maker function once in a while, but if I make it, why not drink it then?

Best coffee maker on the market

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07/22/2014

By coffeelover14

5out of5

We purchased this coffee maker about a month ago. We looked all over for a cone shaped filter maker, for some reason they are now harder to find. This machine makes the best cup of coffee you've ever had! The carafe keeps the coffee nice and hot, and will not burn the coffee. This is the best coffee maker we've ever bought. Walmart had the best price, and shipped it out right away.

No Way!

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02/19/2014

By CeeJv

1out of5

I bought this coffee maker because of the design. It made great coffee but the plate where the thermal pot rest began to peel after two weeks of using the machine. I called Melitta and was directed to Hamilton Beach the company who makes the coffer maker for Melitta. The service rep told me to ship the coffer maker to them the cost of shipping was $15.00 and they would send a new machine to me. I asked if I would be refunded shipping charges for a defective machine and was told no. Then she got very short with me and after talking to her manger told me they would a one time favor I had to cut the cord and send a picture and a new machine would be sent. I asked for these directions be sent to me in an email and I would do it. She said NO I already told you what to do. I returned the Melitta coffee maker back to a Walmart store.

5 Star coffee maker!

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06/26/2013

By ksmto2 ,

Kansas city, KS

5out of5

I wanted to write a review to tell anyone that is curious about this coffee maker to buy it now before they stop making it! It is excellent. For years i had a krups coffee maker and thought it made good coffee but this Melitta just knocks it out of the park. I love my new coffee maker! It's so quiet, super easy to use, makes awesome, great tasting, hot coffee, and has a pour spout that doesn't dribble coffee all over the place. I also love that as soon as it's done brewing, the machine turns itself off automatically. One extra step i don't have to think about. Something that was new to me was the stainless steel carafe. I've never used one before and was nervous that i wouldn't like it. But i can tell you that i love it and can tell a huge difference from a typical glass carafe. This one is a special sealed thermal carafe that keeps the coffee hot from within. The machine brews the coffee and it goes inside the thermal. It seals it inside to keep it fresh and hot. No hot plate means you can come back for another cup of coffee later and not get that old burned coffee taste. This morning i made coffee at 8am, came back for another cup at almost 1 in the afternoon and was shocked to find steaming hot coffee waiting for me that tasted fresh like i just made it!! So cool. This company has just got themselves a new customer! Thanks for making a quality product that actually does what it's supposed to do.

Melitta 10-Cup Thermal Coffee Maker, 46894, Black/

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10/10/2013

By shatatl ,

Atlanta, GA

4out of5

It serves the purpose that I purchased it for. No glass decanter to break. The coffee maker is attractive and easy to use. The blue light on the time/control panel is BRIGHT.If you want to make a full pot and drink it for several hours, this maker is not for you. Coffee temp. is warm for 1.5 hours only. When you place the filter in the holder, push in on the sides to secure it. DO NOT push it down where the drip valve is. It will leak all over the counter.I'm not a coffee connoisseur but to me it makes delicious, flavorful coffee that is not burned or oily. You just have to drink it up quickly. Enjoy!!!!

Finally....a great coffeemaker!

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02/18/2015

By WeekendWarrior2

5out of5

This is the third coffeemaker I bought over 3 years, and I'm happy to say I finally found one that makes great coffee. This has it all--it's programmable, has a thermal carafe, and you can actually set the strength of the coffee. To make it better, the carafe actually pours without dribbling coffee all over the place. The very best feature is that the coffee tastes great and it does not become bitter. And all this at a very affordable price. Melitta has combined it's original coffee idea with an upgraded unit without impacting the taste. I highly recommend it. If you're searching for a great coffeemaker, your journey ends here!!

Disappointing

This product was rated highly on nearly every website I checked. We've had problems with coffee makers and I decided to order this one online, something I rarely do.

First of all, it makes good coffee. It was hot and tasted good. I was encouraged. Too bad it quit working after two weeks! One morning the buttons just simply stopped working. The clock lit up, but none of the buttons worked. Not one. I tried unplugging it and plugging it in again....no luck.Tried calling Melitta, but no luck there either.

Great Coffee Maker

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12/13/2013

By MavLs

5out of5

This coffee maker is exactly what I was looking for. Makes great coffee, and the metal carafe keeps the coffee hot long after the brew is finished. I like the fact that there is no warmer that cooks the coffee long after the coffee has been brewed. Love it.

When looks are as important as performance

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10/06/2014

By FloridaBornRetiree

5out of5

LOVE this coffeemaker and I always use a reusable coffee filter. The #4 cone filter fits perfectly and the beautiful stainless carafe does NOT leak when pouring the coffee.......It has THREE strength options Reg, Bold or Robust....I have been using the Bold and it is great and the main thing is the coffee stays HOT for hours in this carafe, saving power over a glass one that is on for two hours. This one, as all stainless carafes, turns off immediately after brewing. This is my third stainless carafe coffeemaker and I will always get this type of pot for energy saving, performance and mostly appearance........LOVE IT! This is our first Mellitta, but I am SO impressed, it might not be the last........

Except for that beacon of a light...

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11/16/2012

By Coffeeman51 ,

Fort Bragg Ca.

4out of5

Our new Melitta thermal coffee maker was a good value and makes very good piping hot coffee! The only problem is that the clock light resembles a lighthouse beacon that really lights up the kitchen with an eerie glow. Even so I would reccomend it.

Great coffee maker, ..... don't hesitate, get it!

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08/30/2013

By xtremblond ,

Sioux Falls, SD

5out of5

Thermal is the way to go, if you love your coffee! This coffee maker is excellent! Keeps coffee hot for hours, I am a bit surprised. I was waiting for a "price cut", but I am glad I didn't wait any longer, it might have been discontinued. Coffee tastes awesome from this machine. The ONLY thing I don't like is the size, it's big and tall (and not the most attractive thing in your kitchen). Hope you have enough counter space and height, because this honker takes up some room! I feel like they could have made it smaller and more streamlined in size, but I'm just lovin' the coffee. Overall, I'm not complaining, it's a small price to pay for a delicious cup of Joe.